SUMMARY: A warm evening in mid-October sees temperatures around 77°F with a muggy feel due to high humidity. A cold front is approaching, which will bring a significant drop in temperatures starting Wednesday, shifting to cooler and drier air from the north. While tomorrow will be warm and humid, with highs in the mid-80s, Wednesday will see strong northerly winds and cooler temperatures in the 60s. Little rain is expected despite the frontal passage, and no significant tropical activity poses a threat to the Gulf. Overall, a brief cool down is ahead, with highs in the 60s later this week.

We look to continue the typically dry October with no rain in the forecast for at least the next 7 days, even as a cold front moves through Wednesday morning! Another warmer day Tuesday with afternoon highs running above normal in the mid and some upper 80s. Humidity has been a bit higher, but still comfortable.

A strong cold front will move through early Wednesday with a sharp drop in temperatures. Waking up, temps will be in the 60s and many may stay there through the day as colder air continues moving in. Winds will also increase immediately behind the front and remain breezy into the weekend. North winds will eventually become easterly, and some minor coastal flooding is possible later in the week.

Thursday and Friday look to be the chilliest mornings with 40s and 50s and daytime highs in the low then mid 70s. Gorgeous this weekend, with sunny skies, cooler temps, and low humidity. The coldest of the air will remain more to our north and the upper trough bringing the airmass south will almost immediately start lifting north. So gradually, daytime highs and morning lows will be increasing. But even by next Monday the high is only in the low 80s!

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SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, threats have been made against state and election offices nationwide. In response, Louisiana officials are collaborating with law enforcement to monitor the situation. Kaye Trisler, from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, emphasizes the importance of voter awareness and encourages the use of the GoVote app for timely updates. In case of threats at polling locations, staff will provide information through signs and word of mouth, ensuring voters are informed. The online registration deadline is October 15, reminding citizens to register and stay vigilant while exercising their right to vote.

Election Day security, how Ouachita Parish voters will be safe

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SUMMARY: Weather update indicates an impact day with elevated ozone levels and air quality concerns, categorized as yellow to orange. A tropical wave is being monitored with a 60% chance of development over the next week. Significant weather is anticipated, particularly in the Caribbean and Central America, but no systems are predicted to enter the Gulf. A cold front is approaching, leading to warmer temperatures (around 86°F) before dropping significantly to the low 50s by Thursday morning. Northeast winds will increase post-front, prompting small craft advisories. Residents should limit outdoor activities due to air quality alerts until midnight.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts us off with a look at the tropics where there are now two areas we’re monitoring for possible development. He’ll show us where the systems are expected to track, how strong they could be, and if they’ll have any impact on us. Then he brings us home to our high resolution forecast tracking and timing the arrival of the coldest air of the fall season so far letting you know when the colder air is here and how cold you’ll be. Devon will finish with the seven day forecast with all our expected rain chances, high and low temperatures, and when the winds will be their strongest.

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